Welcome to South Texas College

South Texas College has been named, by Washington Monthly, the No. 1 Hispanic-Serving Institution in the nation and is a nationally-recognized leader in apprenticeships, dual credit and its regional success is undeniable.

To date, STC has helped thousands of first-generation college students achieve a college degree, more than 4,000 of those have been a bachelor’s degree. STC is the only two-year institution in Texas to offer five baccalaureate degrees. Through STC’s Dual Credit Programs, students and families have also saved more than $464 million.

Almost one third of the STC enrollment of 30,000 is made up of Dual Credit students making STC one of the largest colleges in Texas and one of the most prominent community colleges in the nation.

STC remains one of the top producers of nurses in the state and one of the few to offer a nationally registered nursing apprenticeship through the Department of Labor.

With more than 130 degrees and certificate program options in fields of study including business, technology, liberal arts, social science, math and health science professions, South Texas College is committed to a bold vision, innovative solutions and creative partnerships that will bring more opportunities to our students and, in turn, the region.

Accreditation

South Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Baccalaureate and Associate degrees. South Texas College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (https://sacscoc.org/).

South Texas College's offerings are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It is also approved for veterans' educational training in Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Degree programs by the Texas Education Agency.

Catalog 2026-2027 • Vol. 29, No. 1 • Effective September 1, 2026

Published by South Texas College
P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, TX 78502-9701

While this bulletin was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time, South Texas College reserves the right to change any information, including tuition and fees, course offerings and admissions requirements without notice or obligation in keeping with policies approved by the Board of Trustees of South Texas College.

This catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to, nor does it contain, all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and South Texas College. The College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees and tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever enacted by the College’s administration and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.